Our Lady's Catholic Academy vs Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1289 of 1,690 | #1552 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12291 of 15,697 | #14723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 74.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ourladysca.org.uk | stokeminsterprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 14.8).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 42%).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 343 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady's Catholic Academy better than Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 14.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Our Lady's Catholic Academy and Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic Academy: 214. Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic Academy and Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady's Catholic Academy is 1289th of 1,690 and Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy is 1552nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).